General Information

Chelyocarpus dianeurus is a single-stemmed, evergreen palm growing 3 - 15 metres tall. The unbranched, erect or slightly leaning stem can be 6 - 9cm in diameter, topped with a crown of 13 - 15 fan-shaped leaves that can be up to 2 metres in diameter[

An excellent book, giving basic information on all the 550 species of palms native to the Americas that were known in 1995. Comprehensive information on the plants range and habitat, brief description, some uses and almost 250 photos.

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The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a stuffing material.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

An excellent book, giving basic information on all the 550 species of palms native to the Americas that were known in 1995. Comprehensive information on the plants range and habitat, brief description, some uses and almost 250 photos.

Range

S. America - Colombia.

Habitat

Understorey of lowland rainforest, most commonly on slopes and almost always in well-drained soils, usually near sea level[

An excellent book, giving basic information on all the 550 species of palms native to the Americas that were known in 1995. Comprehensive information on the plants range and habitat, brief description, some uses and almost 250 photos.

An excellent book, giving basic information on all the 550 species of palms native to the Americas that were known in 1995. Comprehensive information on the plants range and habitat, brief description, some uses and almost 250 photos.